Lot 34
  • 34

Natural and cultured pearl, rock crystal and diamond bracelet, circa 1935

Estimate
23,000 - 40,000 CHF
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Description

  • platinum, whote gold, rock crystal, diamond and pearl
Designed as a row of natural and cultured pearls suspending a heart-shaped carved rock crystal centring on a rose diamond, the clasp set with similar stones, length approximately 185mm, French assay marks.

Literature

Cf: Sylvie Raulet & Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, 2011, page 191 for an illustration of this bracelet.

Condition

French import marks for gold and platinum, pendant with marks for platinum and indistinct French assay marks. The 22 natural pearls and one cultured pearl with a white to light cream bodycolour, medium to good lustre, some blemishes, few pearls with cracks, some with multiple drill hole marks. SSEF report. For further information please refer to the Diamonds bright and lively. Clasp secure. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition.
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